Qaarsut Airport (JQA): Codes, Runways & Location
Qaarsut Airport (IATA: JQA · ICAO: BGUQ) is a small airport serving Uummannaq, Greenland. It lies at 70.7342° N, 52.6962° W, 289 ft (88 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qaarsut Airport
Qaarsut Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Uummannaq in Greenland. It is identified by the IATA code JQA and the ICAO code BGUQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Qaarsut Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 900 m (2953 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 289 ft (88 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ilulissat Airport (JAV) about 177 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 900 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qaarsut Airport
Where is Qaarsut Airport located?
Qaarsut Airport is located in Uummannaq, Greenland. Its coordinates are 70.7342° N, 52.6962° W.
What is the airport code for Qaarsut Airport?
Qaarsut Airport has an IATA code of JQA and an ICAO code of BGUQ.
How long is the runway at Qaarsut Airport?
Qaarsut Airport's longest runway is about 900 m (2953 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Qaarsut Airport have?
Qaarsut Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Qaarsut Airport a major airport?
Qaarsut Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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